525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

Which way is better? Seems like I could do a 496 SC for less and go as fast as the 525. But if i ever whippled the 525, that'd be a fast boat.

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

If you have the extra $$ to go for a Merc 525 up front your boat will go 7-8mph faster and hold it's value better.
I would not Supercharge a stock 496HO; it has cast pistons that will melt from the added heat.
I would suggest powering with a 496HO. When the warranty period is up go for a 496 HO to 525HP upgrade kit from Raylor or Tyler Crockett.

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

Todd, if you can pull off the 525 money wise thats the way to go, best all around motor, every sportboat company uses them.

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

Or This A JC Performance Motor

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

801HP for under 30K.

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

Is the difference in price $!5 fromt the 496 to 525?

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

Sticker price ( list ) 496 HO With/XR $$ 32K......525 XR $$ 47K.......Those are list prices, no one pays that.

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

Or just have us build ya sumthin. :D

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

How much would that cost??

Re: 525 vs. 496 HO--supercharged
 

It all depends Todd. If you do a merin or dart block opposed to chevy, TBS vs. Whip AFR vs. Canfield it all depends.